Directed genome evolution driven by structural rearrangement techniques

Directed genome evolution simulates the process of natural evolution at the genomic level in the laboratory to generate desired phenotypes. Here we review the applications of recent technological advances in genome writing and editing to directed genome evolution, with a focus on structural rearrangement techniques. We highlight how these techniques can be used to generate diverse genotypes, and to accelerate the evolution of phenotypic traits. We also discuss the perspectives of directed genome evolution.

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Directed genome evolution uses recent technological advances in genome writing and editing to simulate natural evolution in the lab, generating desired phenotypes. Structural rearrangement techniques help create diverse genotypes and accelerate the evolution of phenotypic traits.